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“We often had an incentive to structure a problem so as to assure failure and, therefore, a good campaign issue [for all of us].” – Former member of Congress • Why do politicians who seek genuine solutions to our gravest problems often lose elections? • Why do lawmakers who knowingly let our problems grow worse stay in […]
The city of Baltimore is suing Wells Fargo for racist lending practices according to StockBriefing.com. The company said in a statement that Baltimore has claimed racist, predatory lending practices at Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) which they say has led to increased foreclosures for a certain demographic. Read The Whole Story RELATED STORIES Wells Fargo Accepting Applications […]
Joe Sestak joined Roland Martin on the Tom Joyner Morning ShowRoland Martin this morning. During the interview Sestak explained what he intends to do if he is elected to the US Senate. Listen to Roland Martin’s entire TJMS interview with Joe Sestak. Sestak discusses the Democratic enthusiasm gap, what his campaign is doing to motivate […]
Jon Stewart is not a newsman, but polls show he has the reach of one at the top of his profession. He’s not a politician or an activist, but he’s set to host a rally expected to draw tens of thousands to Washington’s National Mall.
Recently, President Barack Obama has been appearing on several Black radio stations, talking to columnist, bloggers, Hispanics and reaching out to African-Americans. Prior to the last couple of weeks the Left as well as progressive groups were wondering where has the White House been? Valerie Jarrett explains what the President Obama has been doing since […]
NPR President Vivian Schiller apologized on Sunday for the network’s handling of the Juan Williams controversy. In a statement which was released Sunday, and was first seen by Politico, Schiller stood by the decision to fire Williams for his comments about Muslims on Fox News.
A squabble at a council meeting in a Georgia city has caught the attention of the NAACP after a white councilman told his black counterpart that he should be working in a cotton field.
Democrats are trying to change the political game by using First Lady Michelle Obama to get voters, especially women, to the polls in November. The Washington Watch roundtable of panelists, BlackAmericaWeb.com contributor Deborah Mathis; Race and Ethnicity Editor for the Associated Press, Sonya Ross; “Roll Call TV” host Robert Traynham; and Sirius XM Radio’s Joe […]
Losing a home to foreclosure can be a heart-wrenching and economically crippling experience for a family. But when a family loses their home just because the bank or mortgage lender dragged their feet on a modification or even engaged in fraudulent behavior, not only is it financially and emotionally devastating, it is downright unconscionable and […]
An Atlanta woman stopped to get fuel at an gas station when the unthinkable happened — her car was stolen with her 8 month-old child inside. The mother Jetta Sellers, shares the horrific tale in a local news report.